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very importantly what i just mentioned is not a change to policy, it's not a change to our practice, it's merely rearticulating what we are doing now so there is more certainty and clairity of process. also this does not limit your discretion. as today should you review a project that you feel -- you can impose a specific timeframe. so, to be clear, the policy would apply on the in the absence of the specific direction from you. now, before we discuss the second policy, it's helpful to look at some framing statistics. before i put this on the screen i want to stress that these are as accurately as we can make them but very generalized. in the last 8 years you approved about 190 physical developments that are not mandated for conditions of approval. why did we choose 8 years? because it was earlier than 2005 which were the first of the 3 year performance period was touched by the recession. we are targeting recession impacted projects only. out of these projects, 85 are now under construction or complete. an additional 15 have permits to begin construction. lastly we are looking at 90
very importantly what i just mentioned is not a change to policy, it's not a change to our practice, it's merely rearticulating what we are doing now so there is more certainty and clairity of process. also this does not limit your discretion. as today should you review a project that you feel -- you can impose a specific timeframe. so, to be clear, the policy would apply on the in the absence of the specific direction from you. now, before we discuss the second policy, it's helpful to look at...
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i appreciate that he's decided to change his views on this. but, i believe that marriage is a union of a man and a woman. >> can you imagine yourself in a situation where you would reverse your decision as portman has on gay marriage if a child of yours and someone you loved told you was gay? >> no. i believe marriage is the union of a man and a woman. that's what i grew up with, what i believe, what my church teaches me, and i can't imagine position would ever change. >> i want to get quickly to a couple more topics, gun legislation, will you commit to have a vote on the house floor on any gun legislation that the senate is able to pass? >> if they pass it, i made clear that we would review it. in the meantime, our committees are continuing to have hearings, trying to get to the bottom of what can we do to help minimize the senseless crime? i mean, listen, all of our hearts go out to the victims of these mass shootings. what we fleed to -- what we need to understand is, what is it that we truly can do to ensure that this doesn't happen? >> do
i appreciate that he's decided to change his views on this. but, i believe that marriage is a union of a man and a woman. >> can you imagine yourself in a situation where you would reverse your decision as portman has on gay marriage if a child of yours and someone you loved told you was gay? >> no. i believe marriage is the union of a man and a woman. that's what i grew up with, what i believe, what my church teaches me, and i can't imagine position would ever change. >> i...
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of that changed the nature the organization? >> i think the military as an institution in egypt has attempted to sustain its status and stature as a professional military organization and not be drawn into the internal local upheavals going on. significanthe most security risk that they face? we recently have seen jet planes and tanks and so forth, but it strikes me that the real security concern should be toward upholding the peace treaty with neighbors and providing law enforcement in the streets. can anyone comment on what the real security risks are? especially that egypt is not at risk of being invaded by any foreign army anytime soon. does the weapons acquiring reflect the real security needs? >> that is their policy decision. particularly with security. they recognize they have a challenge over there. their intent is to -- they wish to support the peace treaty. the fundamental challenge that faces egypt has to do with the economy. it is kind of a spiral. when it impacts on the economy has been a decline in tourism. that i
of that changed the nature the organization? >> i think the military as an institution in egypt has attempted to sustain its status and stature as a professional military organization and not be drawn into the internal local upheavals going on. significanthe most security risk that they face? we recently have seen jet planes and tanks and so forth, but it strikes me that the real security concern should be toward upholding the peace treaty with neighbors and providing law enforcement in...
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when the united states came in to world war ii, everything changed. the agreements made and the americans did not liberate czechoslovakia but the soviet union did. i do in the goodness of the american power and role, and i do think that we need to help where we can. i used to say that we were the indepenceable nation. there's nothing about the definition that says alone that with other countries we can help those that are in trouble. in fact, the last time that you were here we talked and you had a book that was called memo to the president elect and you wrote i usual you to concentrate on the duties and keep us safe. understand that the right to lead is not expected. that was in 2008 and here we are and the president has begun the second term. is that still true? >> well, i think that he understand the importance of american leadership, bit think that he knows that you need to leave with others. i think that we're the one that has the right to lead. what is interesting is how many times we're called upon to lead and help, so i do think that obama is
when the united states came in to world war ii, everything changed. the agreements made and the americans did not liberate czechoslovakia but the soviet union did. i do in the goodness of the american power and role, and i do think that we need to help where we can. i used to say that we were the indepenceable nation. there's nothing about the definition that says alone that with other countries we can help those that are in trouble. in fact, the last time that you were here we talked and you...
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. >> it's always changing and always something to talk about. which is what i love about the bay area weather. >> people can't depend on the bush. >> it's unpredictable. ♪ ♪ >>> microcurriculum at and changing patterns and unseasonable storms. go behind the scenes with abc experienced weather team and learn about what makes our weather unique. abc news presents inside bay area weather. ♪ ♪ >> sandhya patel, news meteorologist. >> really the bay area has many microcurriculums, in the summertime you can have -- microclimates. >> and fog comes along the coastline and only 56 degrees. but you get inland into the livermore valley and livermore is 102. we are talking about a wide range of conditions. every day to nail it down to the exact temperature you are forecasting is challenging. >> mike nicco, abc news meteorologist. >> our microclaim at are changing. our. it has to do with really the microclimates. >> spencer christian, abc news weather. >> a typical winter extreme would be several consecutive days of heavy rain that would produce rain
. >> it's always changing and always something to talk about. which is what i love about the bay area weather. >> people can't depend on the bush. >> it's unpredictable. ♪ ♪ >>> microcurriculum at and changing patterns and unseasonable storms. go behind the scenes with abc experienced weather team and learn about what makes our weather unique. abc news presents inside bay area weather. ♪ ♪ >> sandhya patel, news meteorologist. >> really the bay...
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we change medical practice and we change medical education. trying to get medicare to cover the heart disease program has been by far the hardest thing i've ever done in my entire life. most insurance companies will follow medicare's lead, so i realize that medicare is the rosetta stone. if we get medicare to cover it then everyone else will cover it. and if everyone covers it then it becomes a standard of care. now that medicare is going to cover the heart disease program, the next step will be type 2 diabetes. half of americans will be diabetic or pre-diabetic in the next ten years. half. if we can prevent that and even reverse it, that's how we're going to make true health care, not just sick care available at a time when the medical system is so badly broken. >>> i've never looked after a healthy person. and maybe it would be easier to take care of people and keep them from getting sick before they actually did get sick. [ lisa ] my name's lisa, and chantix helped me quit. i honestly loved smoking, and i honestly didn't think i would ever
we change medical practice and we change medical education. trying to get medicare to cover the heart disease program has been by far the hardest thing i've ever done in my entire life. most insurance companies will follow medicare's lead, so i realize that medicare is the rosetta stone. if we get medicare to cover it then everyone else will cover it. and if everyone covers it then it becomes a standard of care. now that medicare is going to cover the heart disease program, the next step will...
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[pantin 10 minute trainer changed my life. whoo! got rid of a lot. ...it's all gone, it's like really... everything just kind of tightens up. with 10 minute trainer i lost seven inches off my waist and 33 pounds. i've never felt this great in my life. ...working it out. ...no more excuses for me. i don't need a gym with a whole bunch of machines, a whole bunch of weights. i mean, i'm killing it right here. on days that i have a little bit more time to work out, i throw a couple extra of the workouts on, so instead of just 10 minutes i get 20 minutes or 30 minutes. life is fantastic. life looks great. it's no longer "the grass is greener on the other side," the grass is green here. >> people ask me all the time about 10 minute trainer and they say, "is it real? does it really work? am i gonna get any benefit from just 10 minutes?" well, the simple answer is yes. >> you know, everybody's got 10 minutes. it takes 10 minutes to go get a coffee or to fold laundry or to make lunch for your family. but if you commit to those 10 minutes, yo
[pantin 10 minute trainer changed my life. whoo! got rid of a lot. ...it's all gone, it's like really... everything just kind of tightens up. with 10 minute trainer i lost seven inches off my waist and 33 pounds. i've never felt this great in my life. ...working it out. ...no more excuses for me. i don't need a gym with a whole bunch of machines, a whole bunch of weights. i mean, i'm killing it right here. on days that i have a little bit more time to work out, i throw a couple extra of the...
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when we invoked the blight ordinance, we recently had it changed. we have now put that -- we were doing it as a department. we were doing the abatement for the sidewalks. sidewalks are actually private property. so, we have now changed that and put the property owner responsible for the graffiti on the sidewalks. that may be why you're
when we invoked the blight ordinance, we recently had it changed. we have now put that -- we were doing it as a department. we were doing the abatement for the sidewalks. sidewalks are actually private property. so, we have now changed that and put the property owner responsible for the graffiti on the sidewalks. that may be why you're
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and addresses climate change in a serious way. and, you know, some people remarked that, you know, i looked -- had a little more pep in my step in the inauguration and the state of the union, and i have to tell you, it wasn't because i was off the campaign trail because nothing energizes me interacting with the american people day in and day out. the reason is i felt like this was a vision, if we can get it implemented, really would allow america to take off. our economy is recovering. it is resilient. but it not yet where it need to be. we've got millions of people who are still out of work or underemployed. we've still got businesses that could be thriving if we're able to make sure washington doesn't engage in self-induced crises. we'll have a lot of work to do. let's face it, there's still a lot of divisions and arguments here in washington. doing our h we are very west to reach out to the other side, and i think there's a genuine desire on the part of republicans and democrats to try to get something done, i think there is a
and addresses climate change in a serious way. and, you know, some people remarked that, you know, i looked -- had a little more pep in my step in the inauguration and the state of the union, and i have to tell you, it wasn't because i was off the campaign trail because nothing energizes me interacting with the american people day in and day out. the reason is i felt like this was a vision, if we can get it implemented, really would allow america to take off. our economy is recovering. it is...
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next week things change for us. the live doppler 7hd right now very quiet, but come tuesday and wednesday, this thing is going to get very active as the storm system will bring the return of rain to the bay area. this is mt. tamalpais. it's a beautiful and clear sky out there. here's a look at the highs today. accept rosa, 77. concord, 73. santa cruz, 72. a nice look here of the bay bridge. san francisco, 52. half moon bay, 54. santa cruz, low 50s as well. and another shot on the reverse side of the bay bridge. 51 livermore. folks, here's a look at the forecast highlights. a few high clouds drifting overhead. cooler for sunday, and then rain returns tuesday and wednesday. lows tonight, some of the high clouds will continue to filter by. looking for 41, santa rosa, 49, san francisco. livermore, antioch, brentwood, oakley. mid-40s. high pressure building over the bay area, responsible for the nice spring-like weather. tomorrow it will nudge a little more east. we'll bring in sunshine and high cloudiness as well. a mil
next week things change for us. the live doppler 7hd right now very quiet, but come tuesday and wednesday, this thing is going to get very active as the storm system will bring the return of rain to the bay area. this is mt. tamalpais. it's a beautiful and clear sky out there. here's a look at the highs today. accept rosa, 77. concord, 73. santa cruz, 72. a nice look here of the bay bridge. san francisco, 52. half moon bay, 54. santa cruz, low 50s as well. and another shot on the reverse side...
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every time i go, i see how there is change. new building here. >> progress you are saying. >> definitely. >> what was your impression when up landed in iraq, 82nd airborne? >> i think everybody knew when we got there that this was a country that was in poor -- in a very par state in terms of infrastructure. no electricity. random electricity. no water. no real clean sewage system. folks were -- were trying to get rid of trash in the middle of the streets. it was -- really utter chaos when it came to infrastructure and spent a lot of time looking at our target and making sure we didn't continue to destroy, you know, what was left after -- in 1991 and have to tell you that, you know, there wasn't a lot to protect. and the -- country was in a state of disrepair in terms of inf infrastructure. the fight weaneded up fighting was not against the iraqi army. it was about how to get the lights back on and get the water going again. that was the real fight and started almost immediately and it hit the ground. >> then i think it is -- on
every time i go, i see how there is change. new building here. >> progress you are saying. >> definitely. >> what was your impression when up landed in iraq, 82nd airborne? >> i think everybody knew when we got there that this was a country that was in poor -- in a very par state in terms of infrastructure. no electricity. random electricity. no water. no real clean sewage system. folks were -- were trying to get rid of trash in the middle of the streets. it was --...
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now, the change from then to now is striking and it has been the result of continuous engagement by us with the south koreans through some tremendous ups and downs including jimmy carter who wanted to pull all our troops out. he was so disgusted with the south koreans at that point. but we stuck with them. it hasn't been easy. but the result is a magnificent relationship with a country that president obama thinks of as our most reliable ally in northeast asia. >> i take it you see differently? >> a little bit. first of all, i don't think south korea in 1970s is north korea today. secondly, i'm not against engagement either. i was part of administration that in the second term did reach two agreements with north korea on their nuclear weapons. i think the problem right now is that you cannot engage them directly after they have done a series of ballistic missile and nuclear tests. and we are going into a period of sanctions through the u.n. security resolution and a very difficult period for the next couple of months or so. they don't want to give up their nuclear weapons. they want to
now, the change from then to now is striking and it has been the result of continuous engagement by us with the south koreans through some tremendous ups and downs including jimmy carter who wanted to pull all our troops out. he was so disgusted with the south koreans at that point. but we stuck with them. it hasn't been easy. but the result is a magnificent relationship with a country that president obama thinks of as our most reliable ally in northeast asia. >> i take it you see...
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. >> on monday, the hungarian parliament passed a series of controversial changes to the constitution proposed. they include tight new restrictions on the powers of the constitution. hungarian protesters attacked the move. foreign ministers warned that basic rights had to be safeguarded. german minister issued this morning -- >> an important part is judiciary separation of powers. no one in europe can call that into question. germany's opposition social democrats adopted a manifesto for september parliamentary election. they're focusing on social issues. of people inty germany think the economy is going strong, but only a few people are profiting from our economic strength. >> the spd is demanding a minimum wage of eight euros 50 an hour, and more pay for temporary staff. they're planning to raise taxes on top-tier earners. or member the victims of the earthquake and tsunami two years ago -- remembered the victims of the earthquake and tsunami two years ago. earth6 exactly, the shook. 19,000 people died. >> my mother is still missing. it's been two years now, but it feels as if it jus
. >> on monday, the hungarian parliament passed a series of controversial changes to the constitution proposed. they include tight new restrictions on the powers of the constitution. hungarian protesters attacked the move. foreign ministers warned that basic rights had to be safeguarded. german minister issued this morning -- >> an important part is judiciary separation of powers. no one in europe can call that into question. germany's opposition social democrats adopted a manifesto...
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children should avoid contact where axiron is applied as unexpected signs of puberty in children or changes in body hair or increased acne in women may occur. report these signs and symptoms to your doctor if they occur. tell your doctor about all medical conditions and medications. do not use if you have prostate or breast cancer. serious side effects could include increased risk of prostate cancer; worsening prostate symptoms; decreased sperm count; ankle, feet, or body swelling; enlarged or painful breasts; problems breathing while sleeping; and blood clots in the legs. common side effects include skin redness or irritation where applied, increased red blood cell count, headache, diarrhea, vomiting, and increase in psa. see your doctor, and for a 30-day free trial, go to axiron.com. bjorn earns unlimited rewards for his small business. take these bags to room 12 please. [ garth ] bjorn's small business earns double miles on every purchase every day. produce delivery. [ bjorn ] just put it on my spark card. [ garth ] why settle for less? ahh, oh! [ garth ] great businesses deserve unlimit
children should avoid contact where axiron is applied as unexpected signs of puberty in children or changes in body hair or increased acne in women may occur. report these signs and symptoms to your doctor if they occur. tell your doctor about all medical conditions and medications. do not use if you have prostate or breast cancer. serious side effects could include increased risk of prostate cancer; worsening prostate symptoms; decreased sperm count; ankle, feet, or body swelling; enlarged or...
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this weekend, how wireless health care could change your life. >> very much more sophisticated way to assess somebody's fitness real time and allow them to create a plan around their fitness. >> everything is getting more and more precise. it's going to help you to elongate your career or make the best of it. >> i'm continually interested and fascinated by how much athletes, patients, everybody wants their own data. >> meet dr. leslie. this sunday, on the next list. s. ♪ engineered to take on the most thrilling curves no matter where they are. the lexus is performance line. real performance demands real precision. get great values on your favorite lexus models during the command performance sales event. this is the pursuit of perfection. during the command performance sales event. do you guys ride? well... no. sometimes, yeah. yes. well, if you know anybody else who also rides, send them here -- we got great coverage. it's not like bikers love their bikes more than life itself. i doubt anyone will even notice. leading the pack in motorcycle insurance. now, that's progressive. call o
this weekend, how wireless health care could change your life. >> very much more sophisticated way to assess somebody's fitness real time and allow them to create a plan around their fitness. >> everything is getting more and more precise. it's going to help you to elongate your career or make the best of it. >> i'm continually interested and fascinated by how much athletes, patients, everybody wants their own data. >> meet dr. leslie. this sunday, on the next list. s....
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and i believe that the change in color and detailing does it quite well. i am intrigued looking at the diagram and seeing the dialogue between the two sides. >> commissioner antonini. >> mr. baker, i like the darker one better than -- i agree with you, but how about gray? [laughter] >> cool gray city of peace and love, you know. it's something to think about -- >> [speaker not understood]. there's no lime green, i just want to say. >> anyway, we do have a lot of buildings that have a gray hinge to them. >> it's a diverse city. >> that's fine. i think i've got a couple questions on the project. first of all, i think this is a great idea for the boys and girls club. a lot of kids play a lot of games at i think l -- ingold and you can never park there. you have a chance of parking this part of the city. upper haight is a tough place to park. so, that might be better because they'll have a inchand they'll ~ gym and they'll play a lot of games there. i assume the sponsor didn't want to have parking. these are market rate units. so, i just don't -- are they for
and i believe that the change in color and detailing does it quite well. i am intrigued looking at the diagram and seeing the dialogue between the two sides. >> commissioner antonini. >> mr. baker, i like the darker one better than -- i agree with you, but how about gray? [laughter] >> cool gray city of peace and love, you know. it's something to think about -- >> [speaker not understood]. there's no lime green, i just want to say. >> anyway, we do have a lot of...
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. >> let's say we get an order - and the budgets change. there would be nothing that be prohibit us to go outside that action and independently of this committee to - what in you're not a cc a customer and that's my question if you can give you a simple answer to that >> i think you are right there is nothing in the board action that would keep i from discussing to spend money differently i think you are right on that. >> just said to point out that conversations were being talked about that the solar program under cc a could help low income or, you know, people who couldn't afford so you can put solar to reduce their bill so that was a conversation. i agree go solar was purpose the niche program you knew about. cc a was just for thought customers so that was sort of in two buckets >> thank you, mr. kelly. >> couple of comments and couple of questions. first of all, on the discussion of whether the survey numbers are conservative or not. i think it does help sometimes that there was not a number we're smart enough to know we're dealing in a
. >> let's say we get an order - and the budgets change. there would be nothing that be prohibit us to go outside that action and independently of this committee to - what in you're not a cc a customer and that's my question if you can give you a simple answer to that >> i think you are right there is nothing in the board action that would keep i from discussing to spend money differently i think you are right on that. >> just said to point out that conversations were being...
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i'm not changed, but i'm i'm not changed, but i'm changing. -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com >>> we can't leave the conversation right there. i'm dr. sanjay gupta. the next 30 minutes are all about you, the patient, whether you're insured or not insured, it matters. you'll learn if your health care costs are going to go down anytime soon, what your options might be if there's a doctor shortage in your hometown and how to know if you're being prescribed unnecessary procedures. you'll hear from many different voices with varying opinions and backgrounds tonight. >> as a primary care physician, we're supposed to be the people making sure the patients don't get sick and that they have everything they need to maintain health. but it ends up being this revolving door. people come in. you try and fix one thing and they come back for the same thing over and over and over. you just never get to the bottom of what's causing all of these problems that they're having. >> dr. erin martin, the primary care doctor you just saw in the film, joins us now. also dr. reed texan and dr. jeff cain, th
i'm not changed, but i'm i'm not changed, but i'm changing. -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com >>> we can't leave the conversation right there. i'm dr. sanjay gupta. the next 30 minutes are all about you, the patient, whether you're insured or not insured, it matters. you'll learn if your health care costs are going to go down anytime soon, what your options might be if there's a doctor shortage in your hometown and how to know if you're being prescribed unnecessary procedures....
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. >> noticeable changes and we are off to a cooler start. >> noticeable changes out the door at this hour. >> san francisco has mostly clear skies. >> patches of fog along the coastline. this is around the hills this morning. temperatures without the low cloud from yesterday morning. anywhere from three to 6 degrees for most of us. slipping to 39 degrees and 48 in oakland and upper 40s. for santa rosa. and upper 40s in mountain view. north brisk wind is allowing to mix out the air and prevent the clouds from forming over the bay area this morning and subtle changes taking place. >> weak system pulling through and helping to lead to the clearer skies for the morning. >> the ridge of high pressure that is our dominant feature is going to build back a little bit. and could keep the winds blowing. especially along the coastline. >> clouds remaining today. and back you up further. >> this is the system that will bring us some rain. >> it is a warmer system. >> we will in the see snow in our local hills and mountains. and we will see it up into the sierra. and just a little bit of patchy f
. >> noticeable changes and we are off to a cooler start. >> noticeable changes out the door at this hour. >> san francisco has mostly clear skies. >> patches of fog along the coastline. this is around the hills this morning. temperatures without the low cloud from yesterday morning. anywhere from three to 6 degrees for most of us. slipping to 39 degrees and 48 in oakland and upper 40s. for santa rosa. and upper 40s in mountain view. north brisk wind is allowing to mix...
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things will be changing as we enter the first day of spring by wednesday. we will talk about that, which includes some rain. that's coming up. kira. >> thank you. the power and influence of the agriculture industry is coming under scrutiny. undercover videos on farm sometimes show shocking abuses of animals. but now as reporter brian ross reports, such citizen journalism is considered criminal activity in several states. >> wayne, the head of the humane society, said such undercover videos have been the key to tough, new, anti-cruelty laws. >> this led to the largest meat recall in american history. >> and this one which disclosed unsanitary condition at major pork producers. but all of that could be coming to an end. under pressure from the agriculture industry, at least five states now have laws making it a crime to go undercover on farm properties to record videos n iowa the law passed a few months after an abc news report featuring undercover footage as a huge iowa egg factory, taped by the group mercy for animals. >> if somebody comes on somebody else'
things will be changing as we enter the first day of spring by wednesday. we will talk about that, which includes some rain. that's coming up. kira. >> thank you. the power and influence of the agriculture industry is coming under scrutiny. undercover videos on farm sometimes show shocking abuses of animals. but now as reporter brian ross reports, such citizen journalism is considered criminal activity in several states. >> wayne, the head of the humane society, said such undercover...
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that can form to the changing church, the changing culture. i think it's a great message. you need somebody from the outside to come in and deal with systemic status quo problems. >> eric: that's going to be a challenge. you know that fiferlt hand. thank you so much. >> happy st. patrick's day you? >> beat me to it! of course. thanks so much. >> jamie: fox news alerts, reports from iranian-coaled media that iranian warships have docked in a chinese port, supposedly, showing iran's first domestically built destroyer. if it is fitted with missiles and sophisticated communication equipment, including a helicopter landing pad, well, we don't know yet because it can't be confirmed. but iranian media claims that they are crossing international waters, more on that as we get it. >> eric: preparations near full swirngs ahead of president obama's visit to israel and the west bank, later this week. it's his first official visit to the jewish state as president. security officials in israel have been stepping up their effort, including keeping a close ey
that can form to the changing church, the changing culture. i think it's a great message. you need somebody from the outside to come in and deal with systemic status quo problems. >> eric: that's going to be a challenge. you know that fiferlt hand. thank you so much. >> happy st. patrick's day you? >> beat me to it! of course. thanks so much. >> jamie: fox news alerts, reports from iranian-coaled media that iranian warships have docked in a chinese port, supposedly,...
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change your number. turn it up. androgel 1.62%. >>> and entrepreneur and a plastic line to corona, and john paul, founder of petrone tequila with a shot of business wisdom. making money. coming up next on "your business." >>> small businesses are revitalizing the economy. an american express open here to help. that's why we are proud to present "your business" on msnbc. >>> hi there, everyone. i'm j.j. ramberg and welcome to "your business." the show dedicated to giving you tips and advice to help your small business grow. headache, nausea, fatigue. sound familiar to anyone? probe, because these are all dreaded morning-after symptoms of a night of partying. but what if there was a cure to all of your hangover blues? we take you to a city of sin, where one doctor made it his business to treat suffers all along the vegas strip. ♪ shots, shots, shots ♪ shots, shots, everybody >> reporter: las vegas, a typical saturday night. >> cheers! >> reporter: a ritual played out across the stip day after day, but partying thi
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usually i accepted the fact that i want to change. i don't know how i'm going to do that, but i just know i'm going to change. >> see my kids, pick up my new little girl. >> this time i'll try the program. for one. i never got out and tried the program. also i'm trying god in my life. which i haven't tried god in my life. >> hopefully, i won't need to seek help. if law enforcement leaves me alone i'll be just fine. >> start over again. >> i'll go back out there, try to go back to work. i was working for l.a.x. shipping/receiving. i got a pretty good job. it was a break for me. >> the first thing i'm going to do is make a phone call and go find my husband. >> if i get another felony, i'll get life. three strikes. i just don't want to come back, you know. >> i can't predict my own future, but maybe i might stay out for a while. might come back. before this place had a sign saying "welcome back." >> the l.a. county jail releases 800 inmates a day on weekdays and 250 per day on weekends. >> they're housed at different areas throughout the
usually i accepted the fact that i want to change. i don't know how i'm going to do that, but i just know i'm going to change. >> see my kids, pick up my new little girl. >> this time i'll try the program. for one. i never got out and tried the program. also i'm trying god in my life. which i haven't tried god in my life. >> hopefully, i won't need to seek help. if law enforcement leaves me alone i'll be just fine. >> start over again. >> i'll go back out there,...
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it put me at ease thayou could smoke on the first week. [ male announcer ] some people had changes in behavior, thinking or mood, hostility, agitation, depresd mood and suicidal thoughts or actions while taking or after stopping chanti if you notice any of these stop taking chantix and call your doctor right away. tell your doctor about any history of depression or otr mental health proems, which could get worse while taking chantix. don't take chantix if you've had a serious allergic or skin reaction to it. if you develop these stop taking chantix and see your doctor right away as some can be life-threatening. tell your doctor if you have a history of heart or blood vessel problems, or if you develop new or worse symptoms. get medical help right away if you have symptoms of a heart attack or stroke. use caution when driving or operating machinery. comn side effects include nausea, trouble sleeping and unusual dreams. with chantix and with the support system it worked for me. >> john: lots of people in jails are here for drug use. people that make the law, many admit they use drugs. >
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that it be changed or would require new change. also add in the exception for a change of copy from one sign type to another for example change an identifying sign to a business sign. these i forwarded to you last week. the department has received comments. the department is seeking approval with modifications with how we treat non-compliant signs and helps preserve the in nature of the character and integrity of buildings and would remove unnecessary burdens on business owners and accommodate new tenants. that concludes my presentation. thank you. >> okay. opening it for public comment. former commissioner rob miguel. trisha, alex walker. >> commissioners, ron miguel, first i would like to welcome to the grandparents club. you will enjoy it as i have for the last 34 years and you will be a proud member. as to the item before you; i like it. i understand the changes as to size, structure and lighting. i was a retail merchant in the neighborhood commercial area of san francisco, for over 25 years, and involved with the association f
that it be changed or would require new change. also add in the exception for a change of copy from one sign type to another for example change an identifying sign to a business sign. these i forwarded to you last week. the department has received comments. the department is seeking approval with modifications with how we treat non-compliant signs and helps preserve the in nature of the character and integrity of buildings and would remove unnecessary burdens on business owners and accommodate...
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we changed that to 20 acres or more so we narrowed the scope. i also understand that planning staff is recommending that the deadline to appeal be extended from 20 days to 30 days after that first entitlement and i agree with that change. and i do intend to amend the legislation assuming that the commission recommends it, to extend the appeal period from 20 to 30 days. now, before i wrap up, i do want to acknowledge what i think you probably already know, that on tuesday supervisor kim introduced a different version of legislation around c-e-q-a appeals. it is my understanding that aaron peskin was playing a role in the drafting of that. we have been hearing about that for a while and that now apparently has been introduced at the board. that legislation was not drafted by the city attorney's office. the legislation has not been approved as to form by the city attorney's office. i learned about the introduction of this legislation on early tuesday evening after our board meeting. my understanding is that planning staff and the city attorney did
we changed that to 20 acres or more so we narrowed the scope. i also understand that planning staff is recommending that the deadline to appeal be extended from 20 days to 30 days after that first entitlement and i agree with that change. and i do intend to amend the legislation assuming that the commission recommends it, to extend the appeal period from 20 to 30 days. now, before i wrap up, i do want to acknowledge what i think you probably already know, that on tuesday supervisor kim...
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so, stuff like that was not changed. once we saw that that was the case, we knew that we had to communicate with another sponsor to get something to move us forward. that's what came of the -- that's where the kim legislation is from, not from aaron peskin, from a very large group of neighborhood groups, environmental groups, social -- >> thank you for your time. >>> thank you. >>> commissioners, my name is dennis [speaker not understood]. i'm a native san franciscan. i'm an active member of both the san francisco labor council for decades and the san francisco community and a parks advocate. and for years had to struggle to help save our community from excessive development. i only give you that introduction for one reason. i felt like supervisor wiener sort of marginalized those of us in the community by his implicit criticism of people, as well as miguel's criticism of obstructionists. i don't consider myself either, and i wouldn't characterize other people that way and i didn't appreciate supervisor using the standar
so, stuff like that was not changed. once we saw that that was the case, we knew that we had to communicate with another sponsor to get something to move us forward. that's what came of the -- that's where the kim legislation is from, not from aaron peskin, from a very large group of neighborhood groups, environmental groups, social -- >> thank you for your time. >>> thank you. >>> commissioners, my name is dennis [speaker not understood]. i'm a native san franciscan....
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it's truly the change when we have extending. >> first i would like to thank staff the changes to the proposal are great. i think it's much more clear. i want to get clarity on the process the way it exist today. the project sponsors can always come back for an extension hearing, is that correct? you can come back however many times you need to come back. >> that is correct as long as they continue with the law of the day. >> the law of the day is consistent advice from the attorney to always implement law of the day. i want to ask then if this program were to be adopted what would the internal staff be on zoning and changes? >> it would be the same for projects that wouldn't have exceeded their performance period. when we get a bill with your authorizations, we look at whether or not it's in general conformity with your approval and with the planning code and with the guidelines. that process would be so you choose to prove. >> the 18 month is it from the day we sign the policy? >> it starts on the
it's truly the change when we have extending. >> first i would like to thank staff the changes to the proposal are great. i think it's much more clear. i want to get clarity on the process the way it exist today. the project sponsors can always come back for an extension hearing, is that correct? you can come back however many times you need to come back. >> that is correct as long as they continue with the law of the day. >> the law of the day is consistent advice from the...
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it would require some change in plans and some physical enclosed space connecting the two. it would require a variance. that's another hearing, but it's not a dr. >> i would rather -- i make a motion to take dr and i think instruct the zoning administrator to find a way so that the project sponsor can move the kitchen to the front building without mandatory dr, without it being considered the loss of a -- what was it, the loss of a dwelling unit removal. >> second. [multiple voices] >> wait. >> one second. >> can i make a suggestion that maybe you take a motion of intent to allow findings to come back to you that may satisfy the mandatory discretionary review findings? >> yes. >> that way the action you take will be a discretionary review and you will be adopting findings that are specific to a mandatory -- [multiple voices] >> we'd have to have another hearing. the matter could be placed under consent to adopt the findings of the dr action. >> the public hearing is closed. >> okay, thank you. ~ for the suggestion. i believe that is a motion of intent to take dr given the c
it would require some change in plans and some physical enclosed space connecting the two. it would require a variance. that's another hearing, but it's not a dr. >> i would rather -- i make a motion to take dr and i think instruct the zoning administrator to find a way so that the project sponsor can move the kitchen to the front building without mandatory dr, without it being considered the loss of a -- what was it, the loss of a dwelling unit removal. >> second. [multiple voices]...
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the methodology is going to be where we change the wording slightly. there were rate changes, and we added an up to date information data. and this included care patients. one question we repeat in this initial survey was designed to measure the public awareness. and we asked if people read anything about that and 20 percent last year told us they read it and essentially it has not changed this year. people say they have not yet familiar with the proposal. we had an initial question where we asked people to choose won two statements. we asked them if they would pay more for cleaner energy or if they'd pay the same rate if it didn't change tail. roughly people are saying that they'd rather pay more for cleaner energy. following that general question we had a question anticipating that most members of the public wouldn't be familiar with that. the mechanics and the nature of the sources and it's impact over the long-term leading to cleaner facilities in the cities were we asked the recipients if they'd go back to pg&e. 40 people said they'd stay with pg&
the methodology is going to be where we change the wording slightly. there were rate changes, and we added an up to date information data. and this included care patients. one question we repeat in this initial survey was designed to measure the public awareness. and we asked if people read anything about that and 20 percent last year told us they read it and essentially it has not changed this year. people say they have not yet familiar with the proposal. we had an initial question where we...
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that would be my motion, to -- to take dr with those changes. or that change, the other is working with staff. >> commissioner sugaya, i think i accidentally -- >> no, no. >> okay. commissioner moore. >> mr. sanchez, [speaker not understood], could you explain to us in what form we are protecting the rent controlled units? construction will require that the tenants move out. this building has three empty units and three rent controlled units, and once the unit is empty, once the building is completed, they would be going to market at regular rate, is that correct? >> there are certain protectionses for the three tenants that are remaining in the building and they're subject to rent controlled protections. that would be for the rent board. but in terms of, yes, for the three that are vacant, when those are returned to the rental market after all the construction, those would be at market rate as any unit that is vacated in the city that is subject to rent control returns to market rate when it's vacated. then once the tenant occupies that, they a
that would be my motion, to -- to take dr with those changes. or that change, the other is working with staff. >> commissioner sugaya, i think i accidentally -- >> no, no. >> okay. commissioner moore. >> mr. sanchez, [speaker not understood], could you explain to us in what form we are protecting the rent controlled units? construction will require that the tenants move out. this building has three empty units and three rent controlled units, and once the unit is empty,...
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more changes were made to it. but we finally have to acknowledge that in spite of this, there are some folk that simply will never bend or compromise on this. in the history of san francisco, there's never been enough public outreach. we believe that simple fairness requires that some limits on appeals have to be put into negative declarations and cad x's. contrary to our opponents' claim, this would do nothing to prevent citizens from being informed and participating in an open and transparent process. it is not coincidental that state legislators right now are working in sacramento at statewide modifications and reforms of c-e-q-a. when our opponents claim that any restrictions on these rules are unfair and harmful, we would counter with examples of projects that illustrate how c-e-q-a is abused in ways that have nothing to do with improving environmental quality. a short list of our favorites picked at random would include the bicycle plan, the 2004 housing element, and booker t. washington center, the edward 2
more changes were made to it. but we finally have to acknowledge that in spite of this, there are some folk that simply will never bend or compromise on this. in the history of san francisco, there's never been enough public outreach. we believe that simple fairness requires that some limits on appeals have to be put into negative declarations and cad x's. contrary to our opponents' claim, this would do nothing to prevent citizens from being informed and participating in an open and transparent...
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and we're saying as long as it doesn't enthai any reversal or any physical change in property, lets the process run forward. >> okay, thank you. ~ and then my other questions i think are sort of related to this first approval action. so, how does the department or the public know what the full scope of a project is when the first, first approval action happens? it's clear to me it can't be a tree planting permit. but some examples would help to understand if it's on a single-family home, a renovation of the garage, but really is there intention to renovate the whole building? how would we know that or how would that situation look? >> so, when we receive an application for environmental review, we see how the project is defined in the application and when we make the determination of an exemption or of environmental impacts, it is based on the project description as it's written. and everything has to refer back to the contents of the project description. then a project, say it is, you know, an addition of a new floor to a single-family home. but if the first -- if there is a permit tha
and we're saying as long as it doesn't enthai any reversal or any physical change in property, lets the process run forward. >> okay, thank you. ~ and then my other questions i think are sort of related to this first approval action. so, how does the department or the public know what the full scope of a project is when the first, first approval action happens? it's clear to me it can't be a tree planting permit. but some examples would help to understand if it's on a single-family home,...
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i think the changes you made were great. it's good to take kind of a giant step back and look at why we are here. i would support it and move to prove. >> second. >> commissioner? >> i would agree with the approval. i think there is a reference in the mission statement. it talks about the neighborhood plans and they are referenced in there already and that's fine without going into details which gets to detailed. i like his statement as it's written. >> on that mission, commissioners to endorse the department's mission and value statements, commissioner aye, commissioners, that motion passes unanimously. and places you under item 8 on timing of project implementation. >> good afternoon, dan with the department staff. this item commissioners is on your agenda today for discussion only for informational item. we are not suggesting that you take action, we are recommending that on april 4th at the public hearing you can consider taking action at that time. and if we can have the screen for a second, mr. secretary. this is the t
i think the changes you made were great. it's good to take kind of a giant step back and look at why we are here. i would support it and move to prove. >> second. >> commissioner? >> i would agree with the approval. i think there is a reference in the mission statement. it talks about the neighborhood plans and they are referenced in there already and that's fine without going into details which gets to detailed. i like his statement as it's written. >> on that mission,...
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how many times has it changed. we open drawers, we have a vast collection. i opened a drawer the other day. some of you might know the trustees of the association of the port of san francisco but we certainly we have this little -- we know nothing about it. this is what we'll put online. who are these guys? aren't they great? we have a half a million photographs. they just say port of san francisco 1907. when you come to the gallery you will be taken through a series of experiences that will help you get a sense of the varieties of the environmental history and the natural history and the people's history of the bay. some of our partners including you might know craig crinkle from mayor time. it's a wonderful project. it will be open labor day weekend and about 15 different organizations including the port has put images online at you are the year of the bay.org and you will be able to see many photographs and talk about the picture or comment on anyone of the thousands of images that are up now as we kind of crowd towards a new relationship with the bay. i
how many times has it changed. we open drawers, we have a vast collection. i opened a drawer the other day. some of you might know the trustees of the association of the port of san francisco but we certainly we have this little -- we know nothing about it. this is what we'll put online. who are these guys? aren't they great? we have a half a million photographs. they just say port of san francisco 1907. when you come to the gallery you will be taken through a series of experiences that will...
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it's something that would be changing in the nighttime. it was an exciting project and i think the community will be well served by this team that's there. >> i would like to thank commissioner for sitting on the panel and thank david for working with the arts commission and doing such great outreach. it was wonderful that we had over 135 responses. it was overwhelming and shows we need to do more of it. did you such a wonderful job and i'm excited about this project and i can't wait to see the final product. >> i have a couple questions. i guess it's one panel that is going to be covering? correct? >> most likely. they are looking for painting it on and printing it on a fabric. it a mesh fabric on top. it would be one but in the evening hours when it's dark and lit, when you light it up with the colors, certain elements of the image pops. >> that introduces another question in terms of if you use a fabric, there is a cost to it but it sounds like the exhibit could change, meaning that you can update it where it's painted? >> exactly. ther
it's something that would be changing in the nighttime. it was an exciting project and i think the community will be well served by this team that's there. >> i would like to thank commissioner for sitting on the panel and thank david for working with the arts commission and doing such great outreach. it was wonderful that we had over 135 responses. it was overwhelming and shows we need to do more of it. did you such a wonderful job and i'm excited about this project and i can't wait to...
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climate changes is making the water level changes, all the places we talked about or seen today are going to face that. is the copenhagen on land? with regard to 839 this is legislation related to something else. why aren't they creating a new legislation for a new project. they are trying to make it look new again. it's not. there is a new environmental report coming up. it looks like they are trying to use usurp environmental issues so when it comes up. it not the case. they have to pass mustard down the road. the real people left out on this is the general public. it's going to happen. no one asked us first. this is biggest problem. as far as the view from the wharf. the water, the bridge, the east bay. i don't need an arena to block that. it a 13 story modelist that sits out there and completely destroys the view. as far as 330. the market are better now. maybe it will sell for $45 million and maybe you are tear the pier down. it is right for san francisco for the economics it will bring to san francisco, it does not need to tear up the water front. thank you. >> thank you commissione
climate changes is making the water level changes, all the places we talked about or seen today are going to face that. is the copenhagen on land? with regard to 839 this is legislation related to something else. why aren't they creating a new legislation for a new project. they are trying to make it look new again. it's not. there is a new environmental report coming up. it looks like they are trying to use usurp environmental issues so when it comes up. it not the case. they have to pass...
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one of the things that this commission is being asked to say change the findings and that's substantial. if any public addition is making a decision where you first have to adopt findings about the decision that you're making. and >> i don't know of any ail notice requirement. in our experience with p u c projects we adopt the projects when we take a subsequent action. the notice for that is the notice for the commission meeting the findings are embedded in our resolution which is posted in the library. and there's to my knowledge there's no additional requirement for the department to notify so i don't see with the commission acts i don't see that they didn't follow their protocols. >> the other question is what does this have to do with the action we need to take today? >> we've been working with the developer and the port to look at what options that their presenting so we make sure that we protect our infrastructure and so some of the scenarios that they brought forward, you know, we were addressing some of the concerns and so it's sort of a catch-22. they don't design exactly what
one of the things that this commission is being asked to say change the findings and that's substantial. if any public addition is making a decision where you first have to adopt findings about the decision that you're making. and >> i don't know of any ail notice requirement. in our experience with p u c projects we adopt the projects when we take a subsequent action. the notice for that is the notice for the commission meeting the findings are embedded in our resolution which is posted...
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change. since this building was built over a hundred years ago, there aren't permits that indicate the corners towers were permitted signs. what we suggested in my letter and meeting with staff there is some historic building and sign program that is distinct from the typical business signs. we drafted after the model signs that was adopted a few years ago that makes recognition of the unique features of the historic signs. what we are proposing is that if there is signage on an historic building that is integral to the design of the building, the character defining feature of the building that sign is continued to be in existence. in the case of 888 brannan that is an office building. having a gift center on the sign makes no sense, it's confusing. but if we take the gift center sign down, there is nothing to replace it with. insignificant the design is part of the building that being anticipate able to up great those signs and direct you to have them >> thank you. any additional public comm
change. since this building was built over a hundred years ago, there aren't permits that indicate the corners towers were permitted signs. what we suggested in my letter and meeting with staff there is some historic building and sign program that is distinct from the typical business signs. we drafted after the model signs that was adopted a few years ago that makes recognition of the unique features of the historic signs. what we are proposing is that if there is signage on an historic...
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and we need to re-examine it and change it. and what i think what commissioner hillus is trying to do, maybe we cannot anticipate the change. but maybe in five years it will have changed and we can re-examine the situation at that time. commissioners may i respond to one point that commissioner sugaya made. how to craft this legislation is language the lines of operators and how existing operators are performance in -- performing in an area. the concern of a ban you are not giving an opportunity -- only the existing operators who could be bad operators in some cases can be open. and you are setting up the ban. we are not addressing the bad operators but preventing good operators in the future. that's partly why we came up with this disapproval that acknowledging the proximity and giving the commission the oversight to look at more specific issues with potential new applicants. i just wanted to point that out. >> thank you. >> commissionera anan anant - commissioner antonini. >> i stand behind what was said that sometimes you aw
and we need to re-examine it and change it. and what i think what commissioner hillus is trying to do, maybe we cannot anticipate the change. but maybe in five years it will have changed and we can re-examine the situation at that time. commissioners may i respond to one point that commissioner sugaya made. how to craft this legislation is language the lines of operators and how existing operators are performance in -- performing in an area. the concern of a ban you are not giving an...
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it, we have to know how to change it and what we can do. do we even know what kind of supports we really need? this is what's happening, you know. and i think this is a really -- too bad we gotta get [inaudible] in order for us to sort of investigate this, but i think it's telling us what we knew for years and i'm really glad that our district is finally doing something about it. >> can i just add on something there? and i guess my real question is you have black only focus groups? i think that's the call of the day? right? where you happen to say this this is such a significant issue, we have groups of families and -- you're trying to create this space for people to come. be courageous and not be afraid to tell somebody you can't come to this meeting 'cause it's very specific and we're trying to right an awful wrong. >> in terms of the group that i work with and in terms of the technical consul substantiates with the state, one of the platforms we're use edd to try to get the disenfranchised students and families is the student voice and i
it, we have to know how to change it and what we can do. do we even know what kind of supports we really need? this is what's happening, you know. and i think this is a really -- too bad we gotta get [inaudible] in order for us to sort of investigate this, but i think it's telling us what we knew for years and i'm really glad that our district is finally doing something about it. >> can i just add on something there? and i guess my real question is you have black only focus groups? i...
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obviously with the complex project like this that had sort of changed role and responsibilities. we had to similarly change the roles and responsibilities for who was securing who for what construction work, for example. those negotiations proved difficult. we were basically seeking an insurance product that was very much a one off because not many people have to host an event of this kind. and eventually the realization came to all the parties that we weren't going to achieve that particular piece of a delegated authority. so, what we proceeded to do was on august 14 of 2012 we negotiated a lease disposition agreement that specifically set forth that the security provisionses would have to be reapproved by the board of supervisors, and it was the execution of this agreement that brought all of the other pieces from the board approval into play including the workforce plan. shortly following that august 14th agreement execution, the event authority moved quickly to set up for and host the august america's cup world series events from august 21st to 26th. because of this timeline,
obviously with the complex project like this that had sort of changed role and responsibilities. we had to similarly change the roles and responsibilities for who was securing who for what construction work, for example. those negotiations proved difficult. we were basically seeking an insurance product that was very much a one off because not many people have to host an event of this kind. and eventually the realization came to all the parties that we weren't going to achieve that particular...
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value engineering can really change your design. be very careful that you don't end up with something you really don't want to see because of these maximum value contracts. thank you. >> good afternoon. the committee's mission is to consider projects that are citywide significant and primarily based on urban design but other factors as well and it's a first step in pursuing an endorsement. the giant came last year and presented the mission project to us. i'm not going into all of that because i think you have it. i hope your staff has it and transmitted it to you. by and large our comments are extremely positive. we think this is a great project and giants have developed a really strong vision to this site, we think this has a potential to be a world class project and really excited to see it starting to take shape. in our letter we also offer constructive criticism because we like to do that and we hope the giants will take those comments into consideration as well as they continue to move forward if their project continues to take
value engineering can really change your design. be very careful that you don't end up with something you really don't want to see because of these maximum value contracts. thank you. >> good afternoon. the committee's mission is to consider projects that are citywide significant and primarily based on urban design but other factors as well and it's a first step in pursuing an endorsement. the giant came last year and presented the mission project to us. i'm not going into all of that...
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that means that an owner could change his shelves within minutes. and secondly this was establish in 2008. any store in legal operation of tobacco paraphernalia prior to 2008 would be able to continue. and for the same reasons it's difficult to establish whether or not a retail space was in operation as a legally tobacco paraphernalia to 2008. that's the reason why we recommend removing this restriction from the existing polk street ncd. the second recommendation has to do with the lower polk alcohol. that new liquor licenses would be allowed with continued use by this commission. however we suggest adding specific findings to allow the cud. and we recommend to amend section 303 of the planning code to add a finding that a new bar is within 100 feet of a parcel on which an existing bar is located. and secondly we recommend that the planning commission adopt a policy that the department's recommendation to you, to this commission, as part of the continual use operation would be disapproval of bars proposed of 100 feet of existing bars. that gives you
that means that an owner could change his shelves within minutes. and secondly this was establish in 2008. any store in legal operation of tobacco paraphernalia prior to 2008 would be able to continue. and for the same reasons it's difficult to establish whether or not a retail space was in operation as a legally tobacco paraphernalia to 2008. that's the reason why we recommend removing this restriction from the existing polk street ncd. the second recommendation has to do with the lower polk...
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we need more time and we are requesting a change in how we handle the transaction cost. the additional time will take between a 9 month to get passed the negotiated and approval. by the end of 2013 we can be an approved and moving on with construction. we feel we hope to beat that schedule. we wanted to give ourselves the time to make that schedule. the way our exclusive negotiating agreements are structured is the developer pays us a negotiating fee which they have paid $75,000 and which they have paid $80,000 of port cost. where the port will end up paying on the margin, the equity investment will accrue at 14 in a n in a year. that it will not return on the cost can investment. that modification that we track and count all the time and the port will get repaid from the project revenues when those float. those are the two changes to the exclusive negotiating agreement we are here to ask for tonight and ask for approval to make those and executive that agreement. >> so moved. >> second. >> public comment? >> corn wood. i support the extension. we all wish it were going
we need more time and we are requesting a change in how we handle the transaction cost. the additional time will take between a 9 month to get passed the negotiated and approval. by the end of 2013 we can be an approved and moving on with construction. we feel we hope to beat that schedule. we wanted to give ourselves the time to make that schedule. the way our exclusive negotiating agreements are structured is the developer pays us a negotiating fee which they have paid $75,000 and which they...
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true environmentalist should want c-e-q-a to work as it is intended to work because it's alluded or changed in a way that makes it about anything other than the environment, it is counterproductive to supporting the environment. so, for me if i were -- i mean, if that was my position, i would be very supportive of c-e-q-a form that really allowed people to focus on the environmental aspects and then you can debate an appeal project and what you don't like about those projects moving forward. but i think that what's too often the case is that the confusion between c-e-q-a and dislike of a project, and people use c-e-q-a -- if you were to actually look at the number of appeals that actually do happen and whether or not they are upheld by a court or, you know, or by the board of supervisors, there aren't that many. it tells me that the environmental review process along the way is working even if members of the community don't necessarily agree with how it works. >> commissioner antonini. >> well, thank you. my experience is somewhat similar to that of commissioner borden. i first came on the
true environmentalist should want c-e-q-a to work as it is intended to work because it's alluded or changed in a way that makes it about anything other than the environment, it is counterproductive to supporting the environment. so, for me if i were -- i mean, if that was my position, i would be very supportive of c-e-q-a form that really allowed people to focus on the environmental aspects and then you can debate an appeal project and what you don't like about those projects moving forward....
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so it's important to look at change because [inaudible]. and so we're going to look at achievement or growth from english learners and we're going to look at two different sets looking at the [inaudible] and then the cst. so this graph is looking at second graders in 2009, 10 and what's happening is they are -- we're looking to see which students are matched from second to third grade and what percentage of these students are made growth on the self on the california english [inaudible] so in the dark blue we have the [inaudible] pathway and in the green you can see the percentage of students who are made growth. then the same cohort of students -- what percentage of those students made growth. so this is something schools are able the look at. same graph, but this time we're looking at spanish speaking english learners. we have [inaudible] pathway is in green so again, it's the same -- looking at growth so you can see here that there was 64.5 percent growth in spanish biliteracy [inaudible] also in third. these next two sets of graphs look
so it's important to look at change because [inaudible]. and so we're going to look at achievement or growth from english learners and we're going to look at two different sets looking at the [inaudible] and then the cst. so this graph is looking at second graders in 2009, 10 and what's happening is they are -- we're looking to see which students are matched from second to third grade and what percentage of these students are made growth on the self on the california english [inaudible] so in...
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and this is a measure in the agreement that the director can approve a nonmaterial change. or increase to that amount. >> commissioner, my understanding is that i cannot approve an increase. >> nonmaterial increase. >> so if it went to 650, it would have to come back here. >> okay, and the amount that remains from 510, those are subject to a list of priorities that are wherein the neighborhood plan, is that correct? >> yes, that's identified. >> yes, and in terms of labor, are there labor considerations for the workers building these improvements? are they subject to any labor restrictions or use of union labor and that kind of thing? >> the parties that will be building it are web corp, that are building our projects, we are 100% union project. >> okay, thank you. and in terms of timing. will these improvements, i know you have topped out now. but are improvements subject to any occupancy permitting first? or can they build it 10 years from now or now? >> the improvements have to be in place before any first construction permit is sought for. but there is always this optio
and this is a measure in the agreement that the director can approve a nonmaterial change. or increase to that amount. >> commissioner, my understanding is that i cannot approve an increase. >> nonmaterial increase. >> so if it went to 650, it would have to come back here. >> okay, and the amount that remains from 510, those are subject to a list of priorities that are wherein the neighborhood plan, is that correct? >> yes, that's identified. >> yes, and in...
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her efforts with brandon this year have changed the way both i and his mother have viewed the public school system in general. we have been very disappointed with the public school system over the years. brandon shows enthusiasm when he talks about going to mainstream classes. i believe these improvements are because miss coalman takes a personal interest in brandon and all her students. she communicates with us in regards to his improvements in school. i have spoken with other parents who attend the school and have expressed similar concerns. i do not know how this will affect miss coalman's future career. if you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact us, peter and laura. thank you. >> hi, good evening. my name is sandy, was a student of miss coalmans and i'm here to speak on her behalf again and ask that you reconsider. she really deserves to keep her position. i made a little sign -- a picture of my son with her. he's a child who has severe trust issues and it's hard for him to get close and express his feelings. i'm here to read a letter from a parent who coul
her efforts with brandon this year have changed the way both i and his mother have viewed the public school system in general. we have been very disappointed with the public school system over the years. brandon shows enthusiasm when he talks about going to mainstream classes. i believe these improvements are because miss coalman takes a personal interest in brandon and all her students. she communicates with us in regards to his improvements in school. i have spoken with other parents who...
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and you saw the people who -- they felt negatively affected of any physical change in their habitat. and they saw this so clearly that they asked to have the petition. we didn't actually solicit. people came around asking, couldn't we come -- how about a petition? it's interesting to note that your discovery review document indicated there were zero people in favor of this project where 11 were registered as being opposed. 11 was a good start, but 4 37 decided to add their names to that and i could not emphasize that more than i can at the moment. with that in mind, i petition you not in any way to turn your back or ignore these people. these are the people of that particular neighborhood. you have in your possession a copy of this, and this is only the first hundred or so people that signed up. every one of those signatures is represented by a location. the subject location is right here. so, it's immediate, very immediate in proximity. finally, i believe it would be absolutely absurd, absolutely absurd for you not to consider exercising your discretion -- >> sir, your time is up. >
and you saw the people who -- they felt negatively affected of any physical change in their habitat. and they saw this so clearly that they asked to have the petition. we didn't actually solicit. people came around asking, couldn't we come -- how about a petition? it's interesting to note that your discovery review document indicated there were zero people in favor of this project where 11 were registered as being opposed. 11 was a good start, but 4 37 decided to add their names to that and i...